New care delivery models are making maternal care more accessible for people of color, qualified programs should take advantage

Kenyatta Casimir and her partner were thrilled when they found out they were pregnant—but as a Black woman, Kenyatta also felt concern. She was keenly aware that her risk of experiencing pregnancy-related complications was high. It didn’t matter that she was young, healthy, and informed. She knew that for her, having a baby in the U.S. – and in her case, twins – was a risk. Her chances of being dismissed or mistreated by her doctor and care team were high and the possibility of being referred to a specialist if needed was lower than others.